2014 World Cup vs Ghana
Dempsey's 30-second goal and Brooks's late header beat Ghana.
The United States played Ghana in Group G of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a group with Germany and Portugal. Ghana had beaten the U.S. 2-1 at both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, eliminating them each time.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- 2014 FIFA World Cup, Group G
- Scorers (usa)
- Clint Dempsey, John Brooks
- Scorer (ghana)
- Andre Ayew
Lore & Background
Clint Dempsey scored within the first minute, taking a pass from Jermaine Jones, beating John Boye and shooting into the far corner. FIFA timed it at 30 seconds, the fifth fastest goal in World Cup history and the fastest by an American, and Dempsey became the first American to score at three World Cups.
Andre Ayew equalised in the 82nd minute from Asamoah Gyan's back-heel, but four minutes later substitute John Brooks headed in Graham Zusi's corner to win it. Jozy Altidore left injured in the 21st minute. Germany and the United States advanced from the group.
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